Archive for December, 2006

NYSE Group Raises Bear Flag

December 22, 2006

Yesterday’s close for NYSE Group (NYX) was significant as it was just under $100 and also a distribution day. And today, NYX is continuing to show downward momentum as it has fallen another 2% trading around $97.50 currently. The market’s bearishness has weighed on this stock and many others, but it is important to lay [...]

Las Vegas Sands Falls Under Support

December 22, 2006

Today’s movement puts Las Vegas Sands (LVS) under a key support lines. Also look at the volume on the stock, today is set to be a distribution day. Next support is around the 50 day moving average, or the blue line at around $85. Keep a close eye on LVS.

NASDAQ Index Nears Key Support

December 22, 2006

Today the NASDAQ has a low of 2,401.93, which if you view the chart below you can see how the index is nearing its 50 Day Moving Average and key support line:

If this is broken then the market will be in some trouble, as falling through this support would be a very bearish sign. So, [...]

Apple Stumbles Below Key Support

December 22, 2006

View the chart and you can see the headline’s truth on Apple Computers (AAPL). Apple is about even on the day right now, trading on volume of just over 3 million, but is now well under the 50 Day Moving Average (50 MA). Apple joins stocks like Google (GOOG) and other leaders that have broke [...]

RIMM Gaps, Stock Free Falls

December 22, 2006

You actually could probably compare the last 13 minutes of trade (it is 9:43 AM EST) to road runner the cartoon. Shares of Research in Motion (RIMM) opened up all the way at nearly $140, hitting a  high today of $140.11, putting the stock up about 5%. And, as if there was a free fall [...]

Stocks To Watch, Google and NYSE

December 21, 2006

Keep an eye on these stocks as they trade today:
NYSE Group (NYX) opened down today and is heading near its $100 support level. A fall below on heavy volume could represent the end of the recent establishment above $100 and be a bear flag. Volume on the stock is currently nearing 1 million shares.
Google (GOOG) [...]

Daily market commentary for Thursday, Dec 21, 2006

December 20, 2006

Written By: Teresa Appleton Stock Forum ID: Teresa
Wednesday rolled out with a narrow range light volume down day across the broader markets.  A lot of yawning today!  Digestive days are harsh and require a lot of sitting.  Wasn’t a bad day once we found a few gems, just took things forever to move.  However, for [...]

Daily commentary for Wednesday, Dec 20th, 2006

December 19, 2006

Written By: Teresa Appleton Stock Forum ID: Teresa
Tuesday higher volume closed the broader markets with a mixed outcome.  The Nasdaq 100 and Nasdaq Composite closed red, but well off the lows on higher volume for a distribution day.  The S&P 500 along with the Dow closed green and with an accumulation day.  The Dow was [...]